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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Leaf Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Leaf Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Leaf Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

Elegant vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond leaf ear clips from circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch, IAJA
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch, IAJA

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch, IAJA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Rooted in Van Cleef & Arpels’ century-long fascination with nature, this diamond leaf brooch transforms botanical form into sculptural brilliance.

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Leaf Earrings  1950s
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Leaf Earrings  1950s

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Leaf Earrings 1950s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Color/Clarity: G-H / VS Certifications: Size: Approx. 0.5" Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels (Signed VCA N.Y.) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 10.60 grams Period: 1950s Condition: Pre-o...

Category

Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Elegant white gold and diamond brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels in the form of a leaf, 1950s.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance, showcasing the renowned sophistication of the esteemed jewelry house.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings with 5 Cts. Diamonds, 18K
Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings with 5 Cts. Diamonds, 18K

Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings with 5 Cts. Diamonds, 18K

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A bold pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings with 5 cts. Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold, the elegant leaf motif showcases the refined artistry and impeccable craftsmanship that have defined Van Cleef & Arpels for generations.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, Circa 1950
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, Circa 1950

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, Circa 1950

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A Van Cleef and Arpels vintage 18 karat yellow gold leaf brooch, Circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Brooch

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W 0.88 in L 2.5 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in McLean, VA

This piece is hallmarked VCA 82219 and closes via double pin assembly.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Ruby Leaf earclips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Ruby Leaf earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

A classic pair of French mid-20th century 18 karat gold ear clips with rubies by Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings have 10 rubies with an approximate total weight of .40 carats. 25647...

Category

French Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Gold Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Gold Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Gold Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Leaf-Design Brooch with Pave Diamonds & Baguette Rubies by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Designed as a leaf in 18k yellow gold set in the middle with brillant-cut diamonds and round cut emeralds on each sides. Signed and numbered VC&A. French assay marks. In its o...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Ruby Cabochon Gold Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Ruby Cabochon Gold Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Ruby Cabochon Gold Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A 1970's Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Leaf Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Pave Diamonds with Nine Cabochon Rubies.

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Drape Diamond Gold Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Drape Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

A French 18 karat gold and diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The draped swirl leaf motif gold necklace has 18 round cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.15 carats...

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French Choker Necklaces

"Cosmos" earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels in gold and diamonds
"Cosmos" earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels in gold and diamonds

"Cosmos" earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels in gold and diamonds

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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in L 5.91 in

"Cosmos" earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels in gold and diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Monte-Carlo, MC

Each diamond has been carefully chosen and set with artisanal precision to capture and reflect the light in enchanting fashion. Van Cleef & Arpels four-leaf clover earrings are much ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earring
Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earring

Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earring

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H 0.79 in L 0.79 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Silver-tone White diamonds Leaf design Pavé setting Silver finish This comes as a single earring Condition: Excellent This pre-owned item is in near-perfect condition with no signs o...

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Brooch
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Brooch

1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, 18k, Van Cleef & Arpels, France. This Van Cleef & Arpels twining leaf brooch is exquisite.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Van Cleef & Arpels a classic tailored gold leaf Brooch.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Weight: 12.2 grams Measurements: 2.5" x 3/4" Stamped Hallmarks: Van Cleef & Arpels Made in France 1V226.20 18k ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Four-Leaf Clover Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Four-Leaf Clover Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Geneva, CH

French marks. In its fitted Van Cleef & Arpels case. Measures: Height: 3 cm (1.2 inches) Width: 2.5 cm (1 inch).

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A perfect creation recalling the beauty of nature from Van Cleef & Arpels. This leaf is designed with perfectly symmetrical mesh yellow gold and features a stem of deep red rubies.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Earrings
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Earrings

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Darnestown, MD

Graceful 18 karat gold earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels in the form of an undulating leaf.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Leaf Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Leaf Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Leaf Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA), this white gold ring has a moving leaf motif.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This authentic Retro Van Cleef & Arpels gold leaf brooch is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, designed as a leaf with a mesh fill, weighing 16.7 grams and measuring 30.5*89.5 mm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Sapphire and Diamond Van Cleef and Arpels leaf design earrings featuring 56 round cut blue sapphires with an estimated total weight of 5.6 carats and 14 transitional cut diamonds wit...

Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of gold and diamond clip earrings in the form of textured overlapping leaves, in 18k. Van Cleef & Arpels, France. #B3885.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Double Leaf Pin
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Double Leaf Pin

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Double Leaf Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

In the 1960's Van Cleef & Arpels produced an extraordinary array of designs combining textured yellow gold and bright, white diamonds set in platinum, and this double leaf brooch is ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Motif Earclips
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Motif Earclips

1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Motif Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pair of 18 carat gold ear clips (convertable to dress clips) in the shape of stylized leaves, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, 66156, circa 1950, France. weight: 12.8 gr...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Leaf Motif Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Leaf Motif Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Leaf Motif Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The leaf design embodies Van Cleef & Arpels’ signature celebration of organic forms, making this piece both refined and distinctive.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Leaf Link Bracelet
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Leaf Link Bracelet

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Leaf Link Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow gold with a bezel-set diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond & Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond & Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond & Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic and elegant earrings created by Van Cleef & Arpels in New York. Inspired by Nature and designed as a leaf.

Category

Vintage 1970s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Diamond Leaf Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Diamond Leaf Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Diamond Leaf Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold earrings with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings have 44 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.60 carats,...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Gold and Diamond Leaf Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Gold and Diamond Leaf Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Gold and Diamond Leaf Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Earrings, in a double Leaf design and measuring 1 X 3/4 inch, and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.50 Carats, having cl...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Collection Diamond Gold Leaf Link Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Collection Diamond Gold Leaf Link Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Collection Diamond Gold Leaf Link Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

Chic diamond and 18K white gold link bracelet from the "Lotus" collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Features very high grade round brilliant cut diamonds inserted within each leaf-like ...

Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1950's Ruby and Gold Leaf Earclips

Van Cleef & Arpels 1950's Ruby and Gold Leaf Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A classic pair of French mid-20th century 18 karat gold ear clips with rubies by Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings have 10 rubies with an approximate total weight of .40 carats. 25647...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels France Gold Diamond and Turquoise Clover Leaf Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels France Gold Diamond and Turquoise Clover Leaf Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels France Gold Diamond and Turquoise Clover Leaf Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow Gold 3 Leaf Clover Earrings, measuring 1 X 7/8 Inch. centrally set with a .10 Ct.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Textured Gold Stylised Leaf Bracelet Emeralds And Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Textured Gold Stylised Leaf Bracelet Emeralds And Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Textured Gold Stylised Leaf Bracelet Emeralds And Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A beautiful vintage gold and gem-set bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels c. 1960s of stylised leaf twist design formed of ten uniform articulated motifs in textured fluted gold, each thre...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Palm Leaf Gold and Diamond Necklace, circa 1950s
Van Cleef & Arpels Palm Leaf Gold and Diamond Necklace, circa 1950s

Van Cleef & Arpels Palm Leaf Gold and Diamond Necklace, circa 1950s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A gold and diamond necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels, Paris, France, ca. 1950s. The collar necklace has 16 gold links in the shape of feathers - the centre five are also adorned with ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire vintage leaf brooch from the 1970s is a stunning and timeless piece of jewelry, reflecting the elegance and craftsmanship for which the b...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 4.28 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Leaf Gold Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 4.28 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Leaf Gold Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 4.28 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Leaf Gold Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A show stopping pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 18k yellow gold leaf earrings.

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Leaf Earrings Yellow Gold, French, 1970s
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Leaf Earrings Yellow Gold, French, 1970s

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Leaf Earrings Yellow Gold, French, 1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Leaf Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Signed and Numbered, French, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow and White Gold Leaf Clip-On Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow and White Gold Leaf Clip-On Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow and White Gold Leaf Clip-On Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

An exceptionally alluring design is accentuated with resplendent diamond stones in this stunning pair of earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings are made of 18K yellow and whi...

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin This gorgeous vintage brooch dates back to the 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

18K Yellow Gold and Diamond set ear Clips by Van Cleef & Arpels, Double Leaf Design set with Round brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.30 Carats.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k YG, Platinum & Diamond Leaf Motif Bracelet C. 1960s
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k YG, Platinum & Diamond Leaf Motif Bracelet C. 1960s

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k YG, Platinum & Diamond Leaf Motif Bracelet C. 1960s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Leaf Motif Bracelet Brand Name Van Cleef & Arpels Style bracelet w/safety Material 750 Yellow Gold / Platinum / 1.87 carat round brilliant cut diamonds Size ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold French Leaf Clip on Vintage Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold French Leaf Clip on Vintage Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold French Leaf Clip on Vintage Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of VCA diamond and 18K gold earrings with a lovely leaf motif. Organic patter of leaves with a secure clip on backing. Earrings measure 33mm and have a very romanti...

Category

20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS 18k YG, Diamond & Ruby Bypass Leaf Ring Vintage 1960s
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS 18k YG, Diamond & Ruby Bypass Leaf Ring Vintage 1960s

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS 18k YG, Diamond & Ruby Bypass Leaf Ring Vintage 1960s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort 18k Yellow Gold, Ruby & Diamond Bypass Leaf Ring Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 2.20 Carat Diamond Pave 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 2.20 Carat Diamond Pave 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 2.20 Carat Diamond Pave 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Once again brilliantly translating the graceful beauty of nature into a fabulously luxurious setting, Van Cleef & Arpels created these spellbinding leaf-shaped earrings which are mad...

Category

Late 20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Four Leaf Clover Clip Brooch Retro Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer clip brooch.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Four Leaf Clover Clip Brooch Retro Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer clip brooch.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chic Pair of Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Earrings 1970s
Van Cleef & Arpels Chic Pair of Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Earrings 1970s

Van Cleef & Arpels Chic Pair of Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Earrings 1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

An elegant pair of vintage diamond and sapphire leaf earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1970s, each designed as an asymmetric curved leaf with pointed tip and pavé set throughout with ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin, circa 1960s
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin, circa 1960s

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin, circa 1960s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin This gorgeous vintage brooch dates back to the 1960's.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin Yellow Gold 1960s-1970s
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin Yellow Gold 1960s-1970s

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin Yellow Gold 1960s-1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and emerald leaf brooch pin in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, French, by Pery et Cie for VCA, 1960s/1970s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaves Earrings
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaves Earrings

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaves Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings - lever back clip-on c.1970s / Made in France

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Diamond and Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Diamond and Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold and platinum earrings with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The leaf motif earrings have 14 platinum set, round-cut diamonds with an ap...

Category

Vintage 1950s French More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1960s leaf brooch, adored with approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette and Round Diamonds Platinum Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette and Round Diamonds Platinum Leaf Brooch

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

Elegant in its simplicity, a wonderfully crafted leave brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels. Made in platinum with 100 round diamonds and 42 baguettes this brooch is stunning all around. 2...

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Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamonds Leaf Brooch
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Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamonds Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Brooch, 1943. 18K Gold and Platinum Brooch featuring a stylized Palm leave, the stem paved with brilliant cut diamonds.

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

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Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Leaf Clover Genuine Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Leaf Clover Genuine Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Leaf Clover Genuine Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring features the lucky four-leaf clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a genuine round red ruby of an estimated 0.78 carats surround...

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1990s French More Rings

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

Created in 1968 by Van Cleef & Arpels and inspired by the four-leaf clover, the Alhambra jewelry collection has established itself as a timeless symbol of luck.

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Van Cleef and Arpels 1960 Paris Textured Leaf Earrings in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 1960 Paris Textured Leaf Earrings in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 1960 Paris Textured Leaf Earrings in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Unique pair of earrings created by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage pieces from the French mid-century period, circa 1950-1960. These pair of clips-earrings was crafted in Pari...

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Vintage 1950s French Post-War Clip-on Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18K White Gold Earring Studs
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18K White Gold Earring Studs

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

From the iconic Alhambra Collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, enjoy these four leaf clover inspired diamond VCA Alhambra Vintage Size Earring Studs in eighteen karat 18K white gold.

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Early 2000s French Stud Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels 18 ct Yellow Gold Clover Byzantine Alhambra Pendant Necklace
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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Krakow, PL

Inspired by the clover leaf, these Van Cleef & Arpels creations are adorned with a combination of solid and openwork motifs.

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Inspired by the clover leaf, these Van Cleef & Arpels creations are adorned with a combination of solid and openwork motifs.

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2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

Invisibly Set Sterling Emerald Leaf Brooch
Invisibly Set Sterling Emerald Leaf Brooch

Invisibly Set Sterling Emerald Leaf Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage copy of a Van Cleef Invisibly Set leaf. The central spine is covered with crystal pastes. 1980's Germany. 2.25" x 1.2" x .5".

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Vintage 1980s German Brooches

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Sterling Silver

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The stylish brooch designed as a ribbed, twisting leaf set down the center with circular-cut emeralds and white diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered NY#26517, ca. 1955.

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Van Cleef Leaf For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact van cleef leaf you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 63 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef leaf among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A van cleef leaf can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 24, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a van cleef leaf, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Van Cleef Leaf?

On average, a van cleef leaf at 1stDibs sells for $7,995, while they’re typically $2,900 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.